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Quadratic vs Exponential - What's the difference?

quadratic | exponential |

In mathematics terms the difference between quadratic and exponential

is that quadratic is a quadratic polynomial, function or equation while exponential is any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

quadratic

English

Alternative forms

* quadratick (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • square-shaped
  • (mathematics) of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax^2 + bx + c.
  • (mathematics) of an equation, of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
  • (mathematics) of a function, of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c .

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.

    • Related terms

    * quadrate * quadratic equation * quadratic form * quadratic mean * quadratic reciprocity theorem * quadratic residue

    See also

    * cubic * linear * quartic * quintic

    External links

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    exponential

    English

    (wikipedia exponential)

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Relating to an exponent.
  • (mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e.
  • In modern English, used to describe a high or rapid rate of change.

    • Derived terms

    * exponentially * exponential growth * exponential object

    Antonyms

    * nonexponential

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.